State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming election and his appointment to a state commission to study the state's school funding formula.

Illinois Representative Brandon Phelps visited Tom Miller in the studio today and discussed topics like the state's request for flood aid from FEMA that has been denied, as well as the impeding state budget.

Outdoor enthusiast Les Winkeler joins The Morning Newswatch.